That's the weirdest thing i've ever heard :D
If you can hear the difference between standalone preamp/power amp and a head, then one of your ancestors must have been a bat :lol:
I meant MIDI drums (like Roland V-drums), not a drum-machine :twisted:
You're right, Portnoy's drum sound on Images and Words is not very good (influenced by 80's - in a negative way :D )
That's strange... Bass drum seems to be triggered, and cymbals sound strange too (for me)
I'm not an expert, it's just my opinion.
Btw. good luck with your band.